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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Man Buns of UT

March 11, 2015

Who’s rocking the most talked about buns on campus? Spoiler alert: It isn’t Kim Kardashian. ORANGE searched the Forty Acres and tracked down some of the hottest man buns not in Wranglers.

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What Coloring My Hair Taught Me, According to UT Students

March 10, 2015

College is the time to try new things and take risks. Some may switch majors, while others switch hair color. Whether you have been rocking virgin hair for 20 years, or have experimented with everything from bright hues to ombré, these UT students have great advice we can all take note of.

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Plant Holder DIYs

March 10, 2015

If you're looking for a way to beat those rainy day blues and prepare for spring, these DIY plant holders can help brighten any room.

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Boutique of the Week: Monkies Vintage and Thrift

March 3, 2015

Behind the small, unassuming chalkboard sign on Guadalupe Street marked “Monkies Vintage” lies a diverse selection of items ranging from cowboy boots and denim jackets to ‘90s basketball jerseys, rainbow sequined tops and plastic Ninja Turtle figurines. Serving up an eclectic mix of on-trend retro wears, Monkies can serve students of all styles and price ranges.

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DIY Inspiration Board

March 2, 2015

February is over already. If you’re like me, you are glancing down at your February to-list bleakly. But this month is different. With this inspiration board put right into your planner, each day you can motivate yourself to accomplish those goals. Whether you are trying to hit the gym more often or just make it every day to your 8 a.m., a portable inspiration board will help you stay focused and motivated.

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How To Accesorize This Spring

February 27, 2015

The weather is getting warmer, the squirrels are coming out and you find your focus shifting from midterms to what you’re going to wear this spring. You may not be able to control Texas’ unpredictable weather, but the following style trends are sure to make this season a fashionable one.

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ORANGE Critiques Red Carpet Styles

February 24, 2015

During the 87th Academy Awards many celebrities played it safe in classic silhouettes, true cuts and subdued colors, but that doesn’t mean the red carpet was anything short of glamorous. ORANGE Style staff members pick their favorite and least favorite looks of the evening. While the stars worked the carpet in Hollywood wearing carefully designed gowns and tuxes, the ORANGE Style staff sat comfortably in their pajamas and weighed in on Twitter.

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5 Thanksgiving DIYs To Be Grateful For

November 24, 2014

Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving at your childhood home, a friend’s house or in your apartment, there are plenty of ways to add a festive touch to the most anticipated (and tastiest) meal of the year. If you are looking for some chic ideas to decorate your table, then you’re about to hit the jackpot with these holiday décor DIYs.

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ORANGE Reviews: Camille Styles “Entertaining Inspired Gatherings And Effortless Style”

November 24, 2014

Camille Styles’s coffee-table book, "Entertaining Inspired Gatherings and Effortless Style" encompasses everything it promises and more. An Austin native, Styles brings fashion, food and fun to life in 307 colorful pages filled with vibrant pictures. This coffee table book is split into four parts according to seasons. Each section dives into the sights, sounds and smells of that particular time of year. Styles talks about various social gatherings that ring true to each season, like a fiesta-themed soirée during the hot summer months. She includes scrumptious recipes to go along with it (I’m looking forward to trying out “the best chocolate cookies ever”).

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Closet Confessional: Erika Evans

November 18, 2014

Blonde strands of hair tinted with blue and pink dangle across psychology freshman Erika Evans's back. Her dreadlocks are embellished with beads and colored string that swing freely against her fairy-like frame. Evans’s skin is decorated with henna, and she wears striking pieces of earthy clothing.

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Monochrome Style For Your Colorful Life

November 17, 2014

Owning every piece of clothing in one color might seem easy, but you shouldn’t underestimate the art of uniformity. Monochrome is more than black and white—it’s using multiple shades of a single hue.

Don’t “Sweat” It: Tracksuits Are Back

November 17, 2014

The struggle to be both comfy and fashion forward is over.